Kenosha, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53144
Kenosha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,256
- 241/sq mi High-density area
- $76,507
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenosha pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 241
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53144 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53144 (Kenosha, WI) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.7 in 2023 to 211.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53144 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, with 27,256 residents across 113.2 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53144 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,507 (2% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,006. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,600 (4% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,223; 55.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kenosha County, so 53144 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenosha, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53144.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53144, Kenosha, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,256
Population
113.2
Area (sq mi)
241
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53144?
37.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,507
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,006
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53144 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Kenosha, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,507 Top 47% higher than 53% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,898housing units
10,898
Total Housing Units
10,527
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,600
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,223
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53144 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 159 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 178 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 185 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 212 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 596 business establishments in ZIP 53144, employing approximately 20,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,002,577,000.
596
Businesses
20,375
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 90 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 58 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53144 vs 53177 →
ZIP 53144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53142
Kenosha (53142)
32,375 residents
- 53140
Kenosha (53140)
30,017 residents
- 53403
Racine (53403)
27,432 residents
- 53144
Kenosha (53144)
27,256 residents
- 53406
Racine (53406)
25,845 residents
- 53405
Racine (53405)
25,193 residents
- 53143
Kenosha (53143)
23,264 residents
- 53158
Pleasant Prairie (53158)
15,917 residents
- 53182 9,412
Union Grove (53182)
9,412 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53144 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53104
Bristol (53104)
$112,000 median income
- 53182
Union Grove (53182)
$107,068 median income
- 53158
Pleasant Prairie (53158)
$105,868 median income
- 53177
Sturtevant (53177)
$90,769 median income
- 53142
Kenosha (53142)
$88,960 median income
- 53406
Racine (53406)
$82,792 median income
- 53144
Kenosha (53144)
$76,507 median income
- 53405
Racine (53405)
$69,242 median income
- 53143
Kenosha (53143)
$68,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53144 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53177 | Sturtevant, WI | 8,329 | 5.8 mi |
| 53142 | Kenosha, WI | 32,375 | 5.4 mi |
| 53140 | Kenosha, WI | 30,017 | 4.7 mi |
| 53158 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 15,917 | 6.8 mi |
| 53143 | Kenosha, WI | 23,264 | 6.2 mi |
| 53403 | Racine, WI | 27,432 | 6.9 mi |
| 53406 | Racine, WI | 25,845 | 8.2 mi |
| 53104 | Bristol, WI | 5,426 | 7.1 mi |
| 53182 | Union Grove, WI | 9,412 | 8.1 mi |
| 53405 | Racine, WI | 25,193 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53144, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,256 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53144 in?
ZIP code 53144 (Kenosha) is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Kenosha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kenosha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53144?
ZIP code 53144 in Kenosha, WI has a population of 27,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53144?
The median household income in ZIP 53144 is $76,507, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53144?
The median home value in ZIP 53144 is $259,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53144 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53144?
ZIP code 53144 has 596 business establishments employing approximately 20,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53144 are: Health care and social assistance (90), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53144 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53144?
In ZIP code 53144, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53144 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53144?
In ZIP code 53144, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53144 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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